Winning pitcher Mike DiGiovanni went the distance as the Mariners edged the Athletics, 6-5, in a Pete Tomasino match Sunday at the Berry Houses field, Dongan Hills. The Mariners got off to a fast start in the first inning, scoring four runs lead thanks to RBI singles by Mike Sandberg and Steve Gardella. The Athletics scored three unearned runs... Full story »

Mug Shots used a 17-hit attack in its 14-9 Legends Sports/Murphy AM League victory over the Siegel Family Giants Sunday at Miller Field, New Dorp. With the score 1-1 in the fourth, Mug Shots plated eight runs. After Anthony Collette's lead off triple, John Acquesta knocked him in with a RBI single. Vinny Vetere laced a two-run double with the bases... Full story »

COLONIE, N.Y. -- Chris Mattioli allowed just three hits in four innings of work as the South Shore American 11s rolled past Auburn, 7-0, in the New York State Tournament Sunday. "Mattiolo stepped up again and helped us pick up the win," said SSA manager John Downey. The District 24 champs continue play Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Colonie... Full story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Island Express Track Club's Michael Rodriguez-King placed 15th (4 minutes, 49.76 seconds) in a fast 11/12 1,500 meters field of 45 Sunday at the USATF National Junior Olympics championships. The winner of the event was Alex Mainvielle of the Pacific Coast (Calif.) Shock Waves, running a 4:32.85. Rodriguez-King, who turns 11 later this month, failed... Full story »

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Youngsters from the Silver Lake Soccer Academy's U-9 Freedom and U-11 Fusion teams had the thrill of a lifetime Saturday. The young girls were player escorts and had the opportunity to sit on field during warmups of the Sky Blue FC vs. Western New York Flash game in the National women's Soccer League at Rutgers University. ... Full story »

David Michaels and Angelique DiMeo were the winners of the weekly SIAC Run for Fun at Clove Lakes Park Saturday. Michaels covered the three-mile course in 17:40, while Scott LaMorte (19:58) and A-Born Etchison (20:46) placed second and third for the men. DiMeo won the women's race and placed third overall in 20:19, with Brianna Kolsin (22:22) and Cynthia... Full story »

Eileen McKee's eagle on the fifth hole helped her take the overall best in the gross with an 89 score in the Weekenders Golf Nassau format outing at Silver Lake Saturday. Paula Boulay's 45 earned her top honors in the front gross and Ellen Gribbin's 44 took the back gross. Dot Gauman and Diane Buglioli won the front net... Full story »

COLONIE, N.Y. -- "It was strictly business." That's how South Shore Americans manager John Downey explained his team's exceptional performance Saturday as they opened the New York State Tournament in eye-catching fashion to the tune of a 16-3 victory over Smithtown (L.I.) "Winning the first game is huge, it gives us a ton of momentum going forward," said Downey. "I... Full story »

Mark Chintallan and J.P. Perez combined for the win as Vapin Island topped the Sharks, 8-3, in Varsity ASA Classic League action Saturday. Phil Santarpia smacked a three-run homer while Angel Ruiz and Richie Hatton each had an RBI. Full story »

Anthony Abruzese and Frank Scerra fanned 14 batters as the Richmond Titans beat the Whitestone Renegades, 4-3, in U-8 Boro Cup pool play. Frank Scerra and Dylan Colantone lead the offense with a combined four hits and two runs. Langere Tournament The Staten Island Hitters won both their games in U-10 action Saturday. Michael Mendez and Landon Levine combined... Full story »

Nick Pavia had a double, triple and home run and a two-inning scoreless save as Victory Sports defeated Dependable Auto Body, 3-1, in a T-M Major League game Friday night at the Berry Houses field, Dongan Hills. DJ Newman earned the win, allowing five hits and one run over five innings. Victory's Troy Sogluizzo and Tom Laino had two... Full story »

Brianna Dewitt, Giana Acquesta, and Amber Abusbeih combined for 29 points as the Freedom Fighters knocked off St. Joseph/St. Thomas 38-30 in 8th-grade action in the Our Lady Star of the Sea Summer League Friday. Devin O'Donnell, Joseph Diluro, and Lucas Tassone totaled 12 points to help the St. Charles Avengers secure a 15-4, 3rd-grade win over St. Clare's (Gold). Gabby... Full story »

Right-hander Kyle O'Hare, a St. Peter's sophomore, won top honors as the team MVP as the RCBC Nationals were able to sweep the seven games in the competition in the U-14 Diamond Nation World Series Friday. McKee/Staten Island Tech coach Mike Grippo noted that his club's combined defensive play factored greatly in the team's success. Shamus Connelly led the... Full story »